There are a number of both historical and current key figures in the field of health care who have influenced the growth and change of Continuous Quality Improvement/Patient Safety. In some cases, they have created the models that people are using currently. In other cases, they have greatly impacted the approach to health care quality and continue to motivate and inspire people to do better.
Instructions
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Identify a key leader from the list below (or another, not listed here, you wish to research).
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Present a profile of this individual and how they have impacted continuous improvement in health care.
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Identify what you believe are the three most important concepts that they have they have presented as a part of their work.
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Explain why you think these are important and how you might include them in your role today or in your future health care career.
List of Influencers:
- Past Influencers
- Edward Deming
- Joseph Juran
- Lucian Leape
- Dr. Avedis Donabedian
- Kaoru Ishikawa
- Brian Joiner
- More Recent Influencers
- Dr. Donald Berwick
- Dr. Peter Pronovost
- Dr. Atul Qawande
- Dr. Robert Wachter
- Dr. Paul Batalden
- Dr. Brent James
Format: APA
Length: This assignment must be 3-5 pages (excluding the title and reference page).
References: Include 5 scholarly resources.